Bhayshul Tuten vs Josh Jacobs
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Bhayshul Tuten by 0.1 projected points (9.1 vs 9.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Bhayshul Tuten faces NE, the 14th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Josh Jacobs faces ATL, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Bhayshul Tuten by 1.0 points of value over replacement (14.6 vs 13.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Bhayshul Tuten goes first at ADP 53.1 vs 93.9 for Josh Jacobs.
| Bhayshul TutenJAX | Josh JacobsGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 9.1 | 9.0 | Tuten +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #14 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 151.2 | 150.2 | Tuten +1.0 pts |
| Points per game | 8.9 | 8.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 14.6 | 13.6 | Tuten +1.0 |
| Overall rank | #59 | #62 | Tuten by 3 |
| Position rank | RB26 | RB28 | |
| Market ADP | 53.1 | 93.9 | Jacobs +40.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Josh Jacobs in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Bhayshul Tuten by 0.1 projected points (9.1 vs 9.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Bhayshul Tuten or Josh Jacobs in 2026 fantasy football?
Bhayshul Tuten. He projects 151.2 fantasy points with 14.6 value over replacement, vs 150.2 points and 13.6 for Josh Jacobs (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.